Gelson's Charitable Foundation
Gelson's Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Santa Fe Springs, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $121K in total assets.
Gelson's Charitable Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $121,171
- +27.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $178,764
- -37.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $149,909
- -24.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Gelson's Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Gelson's Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Community Foundation Honolulu, HI | Maui Fire Relief | $26,915 |
| Maui Food Bank Wailuku, HI | Maui Fire Relief | $26,915 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation Honolulu, HI | Maui Fire Relief | $5,000 |
| Maui Food Bank Wailuku, HI | Maui Fire Relief | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $121,171 | $178,764 | $149,909 | — | — | — | $5,123 |
| 2023 | $94,884 | $287,630 | $197,746 | $63,830 | 4 | $63,830 | $2,089 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gelson's Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gelson's Charitable Foundation is led by Karla Ash, President - Executive Director on the 2024 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karla Ash
President - Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clare Bogle
Director
Treasurer, CFO & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Bagan
Director
President & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Motsenbocker
Director
Secretary & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marnie Nemcoff
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oscar Perez
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Gelson's Charitable Foundation
How large is Gelson's Charitable Foundation?
Gelson's Charitable Foundation reported $121K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $179K.
Where does Gelson's Charitable Foundation operate?
Gelson's Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
How much is Gelson's Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Gelson's Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Gelson's Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Gelson's Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2142221. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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